| 摘要 |
Disclosed are handbags constructed using shoe components and shoe production methods. The handbags include a sole with an insole layer, a midsole layer, and an outsole layer. The insole lines the bottom of the interior of the handbag, the outsole lines the bottom of the exterior of the handbag, and the midsole rests in-between the insole and outsole layers. The handbags further include a welt, which is preferably attached to the insole and to the sidewalls of the handbag. The handbags also employ a combination of handbag side material, shoe uppers, stiffeners, counters, and other structures to form, support, and decorate the handbag sidewalls. Each of these sidewall components can be of different colors and textures to provide a distinctive structure reminiscent of a shoe. Additional materials can also be used to decorate the sidewalls. The sidewalls form a collar that encircles a handbag opening, preferably located near the top of the handbags. The handbag opening is equipped with a fastener such as a zipper, clasp, or button, which allows the handbag opening to be opened and closed easily. The handbags further include a combination of handles and straps generally located near the top of the handbags. |
| 主权项 |
1. A handbag comprising:
handbag side material and a shoe sole, a shoe counter, and shoe uppers of an at least partially manufactured shoe; said shoe sole having a bottom and a top; said shoe counter having left and right side counter sections; said shoe uppers having left and right side upper sections that are not attached to each other; said counter and uppers being attached on at least one side to the top of said sole; said counter and uppers being attached on remaining unattached sides to said handbag side material; said handbag side material configured to attach to the remaining unattached top of said sole, and further being configured to attach to the remaining unattached sides of said counter and uppers, thereby forming a patchwork structure in which said handbag side material, shoe counter, and shoe uppers form the outside of said handbag, said shoe sole forms the bottom of said handbag; and said handbag has a single large opening approximately oppositely disposed to said sole forming the bottom of said handbag. |
